Join our board of directors
About our Board of Directors:
River City Youth Ops’ Board provides strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and governance to the organization and complements an exceptional staff of two and many committed volunteers. Service on the Board of Directors involves thoughtful decision-making, community connections, and fundraising, and the satisfaction of serving the neighborhood and youth through engaging food and farming programs.
Qualifications:
The below skills and attributes are preferred:
Interest in or more of the following areas: youth development; food access and security; food systems; farming, ranching, or gardening; health equity; community engagement; and food sovereignty;
Resident of West Central Spokane, or do due-diligence to understand the history of this neighborhood and resources;
Understand issues in diverse communities, including the ways in which many people live at the intersection of multiple identities;
Have leadership and/or extensive professional experience;
Ability to generate support for River City Youth Ops’ mission and its activities, this includes but is not limited to fundraising, sponsorship, community input, community impact, and connections to artists, and/or grassroots community organizers/organizations; and
Knowledge of the non-profit sector, the funding sectors (including the philanthropic and/or the education sectors), asset-based community development.
Time Commitment:
Board members attend monthly board meetings, with in-person and virtual meeting options. Board service may equate to approximately 5 to 10 hours per month. This is a volunteer position; funding is available for travel expenses and continuing education. Board members participate in an annual strategic retreat for organizational accountability. Additional board service and engagement outside of monthly meetings may be requested to support special initiatives and projects, including but not limited to financial audits, committee items, and events.
Next Steps for Interested Candidates:
If serving this organization appeals to you and you have questions, please reach out to Kate Burke, Executive Director at Kate.burke@youthops.org to learn more.
If you’re ready to submit your application, please submit the application using the button below. We are eager to talk to interested candidates and we look forward to hearing from you!